Hundreds of thousands of PIP claimants to lose vital benefits when key test comes into effect

HUNDREDS of thousands of PIP claimants are set to lose access to the vital benefit when a key test comes into effect.

The way the benefit is assessed will change from November 2026, meaning a higher threshold of criteria has to be met.

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From this date, anyone applying or reapplying for PIP will need to score a minimum of four points for at least one activity to receive the daily living component.

The...